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WJ03 DFX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

278,582 mi
Last recorded278,582 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 DFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 278,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 266,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 243,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 220,549 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 220,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 197,421 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 168,318 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 168,317 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 160,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 135,386 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 135,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2007 108,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 88,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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WJ03 DFX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ03 DFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ03 DFX registered?

WJ03 DFX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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